Entries by AwardStaffing

Why You Should Customize Your Interview Questions

When you’re interviewing potential candidates for a job, you need to see that they’re the right fit for that exact position. Usually, employers will use an interview as a way to gauge whether or not that particular employee is the right fit for the job. If you can, you should refrain from using boilerplate interview […]

Interviewing for Jobs in Minnesota – Here is How

A great interview is just like any other accomplishment; it won’t happen without some real planning and hard work. At Award Staffing we have highlighted some of the interview prep skills that can make the next interview the best. Review the Job Posting- This cannot be overstated: the company knows exactly what they are looking […]

How to Build a Good Work-Life Balance? Read This

When you work a time-consuming job, it’s hard to find a good work-life balance. Often, employees find that they end up working more hours than normal or working off the clock to accomplish their tasks and goals. It’s important to have a good work-life balance, though, so you can be energized and renewed at work […]

Why You Should Always Check an Applicant’s References

When you’re interviewing candidates for a job, you may find that many of them will provide you with references from their last job. While it may be easy to skip over them, you should always check references and here’s why: You May Uncover Some Important Information A lot of employees will submit references and think […]

5 Easy Ways Protect Your Eyes at Work

As an employee of a light industrial company, your eyes are one of your most important assets. However, many light industrial jobs require skillsets and tasks that can put your eyes in danger. Protect your eyes while working by following specific safety measures. The two best ways to protect your eyes at work are to […]

3 Super Simple Tips for Writing an Amazing Cover Letter

Many jobs ask you to supply a cover letter when you apply, so how are you going to stand out from everyone else? The easiest way to do so is to have an amazing cover letter; here’s our advice on how to do just that. Have Interesting Experience- This is simple enough: have an interesting experience. […]

How MN Companies are Becoming Millennial-Friendly

Millennials are increasingly becoming a larger part of the workforce. If you want to stay on top of hiring trends and have a company that’s able to advance, you will need to make your company a hub for millennial innovation and creativity. Here’s how you can make your company millennial-friendly: Hire on Social Media Millennials […]

How to Network – Even When You Don’t Want to

If you’re like most working individuals, you have limited time in your day – dealing with work responsibilities, household tasks, or you may be going back to school too. With busy lives how is someone able to make time to network, also? Most individuals recognize that the individuals who you know can be critical for […]

How Minnesota Businesses Ensure Staff Bonding

Staff bonding is crucial if you want to build up a strong team and cohesive feeling in the workforce. When you encourage your staff to bond with one another, you’ll find that it translates over into your company’s productivity and overall well-being. Here are some great ways to ensure your staff bonds with each other: […]

Is It Okay to Turn Down a Warehouse Job Offer

Naturally, when looking for a new warehouse job, you’ll come across a wide variety of opportunities, and not the job will be the best fit for you. Maybe there are issues with the job duties, travel time, pay, or perhaps the company itself. No matter the reason, turning down a warehouse job offer can be […]